A moulding plane is a specialized plane used to cut complex decorative profiles. Students will build a traditional Norwegian moulding plane using hand tools and techniques. Students will learn how to shape the escapement, cut and tune the profile, and fit the plane so that it produces a clean and accurate moulding. This is a more challenging project, and it’s advised that students complete the earlier class in building a scrub plane or have other equivalent experience in plane making.

Required Tools

Participants should bring their own woodworking tools. All edge tools should be sharpened and ready for use before the workshop.

Typical tools include:

• Plane iron
• Bench chisels (including a sturdy ¾” or 1” chisel)
• Small chisels (3–6 mm and 8–10 mm)
• A long, thin, very sharp chisel for fine work
• Wooden mallet
• Sharp knife
• Fine backsaw and narrow keyhole or compass saw
• Brace or drill with a 4–5 mm bit
• Rule, marking gauge, marking knife, and pencil
• A well-tuned smoothing plane and, if possible, a small block plane

Optional Tools

• Planemakers float
• Try square, sliding bevel, and protractor